Mayflower Compact
Pilgrims and other settlers set out on the Mayflower in this year with intention to lay anchor in Northern Virginia.
What is 1620
This was the name given to religious separatists seeking freedom from the Church of England.
What is the Pilgrims
The Mayflower Compact helped to shape the nation that eventually was named this.
This many males signed the Compact.
What is 41.
True or False, the settlers and pilgrims felt that life without laws would be fine.
False, they felt it would be catastrophic...this is why they created the Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower left in this month.
What is September.
A person who takes a journey for religious reasons
What is a pilgrim.
More than half of the colonists died here due to a harsh and brutal winter.
What is Plymouth Colony.
This was a set of rules for self-governance established by the English settlers who traveled to the New World
What is the Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower crossed this ocean.
What is Atlantic.
This compact created laws for Mayflower Pilgrims and non-Pilgrims alike for the good of their new colony
What is the Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact remained active until this year when Plymouth Colony became part of Massachusetts Bay Colony
The Pilgrims agreed to work for this company, but couldn't because they were blown off course.
What is the Virginia Company.
The Virginia Company was a trading company chartered by this guy.
Who is King James I
The Mayflower compact helped to ensure the colonists would remain loyal subjects to this person.
Who is King James
The Mayflower Compact was an early, successful attempt at this modern day political system.
What is democracy
Pilgrims and settlers landed in this state instead of Northern Virginia
What is Massachusetts
The "New World" is located on this coast of current day America (directional).
What is the east coast
This guy was selected as the governor on November 21, 1620 in Plymouth Colony.
Who is John Carver
This is the name of the English military officer hired by the Pilgrims to accompany them to the New World to serve as military leader for the colony
Who is Myles Standish